Read our weekly update for Northern Kentucky Child Care Providers, from April 9, 2020.
Free Training for NKY Providers
4C for Children has developed virtual training to help meet your professional development needs. These sessions are approved for Kentucky Credit, FREE and involve live instruction. Training will occur using Zoom (a free app that you can download). You’ll receive a meeting link in your email prior to each training. Just like in-person training you have to attend to get credit. In the virtual world that means that if you do not log into the training during the scheduled time, you will not receive credit. See our offerings below. Click on the training title to register.
| Training | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Developmentally Appropriate Practice Part 1 | Wednesday, 4/15, 1-2 p.m. |
| Handwashing and Sanitizing | Thursday, 4/16, 2-3 p.m. |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practice Part 2 | Monday, 4/20, 1-2 p.m. |
| Handwashing and Sanitizing | Wednesday, 4/22, 1-2 p.m. |
| Overview of Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3) and Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE-2) | Thursday, 4/23, 1-3 p.m. |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practice Part 1 | Monday, 4/27, 1-2 p.m. |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practice Part 2 | Tuesday, 4/28, 1-2 p.m. |
| Handwashing and Sanitizing | Wednesday, 4/29, 1-2 p.m. |
Small Business Resources
- Learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program here.
- Find a nearby lender eligible to issue a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program by using this tool.
- Learn more about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act here.
- Apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan here.
- Download an overview and comparison of the various federal assistance programs here.
In addition to these resources, the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) holds a weekly webinar on Wednesdays at Noon (EDT) to discuss the above programs and other assistance. Register here and join us!
To check the status of your SBA EIDL loan application or for questions about the SBA EIDL program, please contact the SBA Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY/TDD: 1-800-877-8339) or at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
If the above information is not applicable to your situation, or if you’d like to request a phone or Zoom appointment with a Kentucky SBDC business coach, please click here.
NKY Child Care Center Chats Each Week
Each week, a virtual chat webinar for Northern Kentucky child care providers is held from 1-2 p.m. Hosted by United Way of Greater Cincinnati Success by 6 and 4C for Children, this is an opportunity for you to ask questions and get answers in real time. You can find a link to the coming week’s webinar on the MyPre-K Facebook page.
CCAP Update
If your center is closed because of the coronavirus, you will receive CCAP funding for each eligible child enrolled in your program, regardless of attendance.
If you are running a Limited Duration Childcare (LDC) program, the Division of Child Care will now be able to pay CCAP payments for children in your program. The CCAP staff members are reaching out to each LDC program to clarify which children are utilizing CCAP during the child care shutdown. All LDCs need to collaborate with the CCAP team in order to expedite payment. Any LDC providers that have questions regarding the payment process can email the CCAP email address at CCAPProviderPayments@ky.gov.
Unemployment Information
Child care providers who work at non-profit, faith-based or family child care programs and are currently unemployed due to the closure mandated by the state can are now eligible to file for unemployment. Those who are eligible can call 502-875-0442 or visiting the Kentucky Career’s Center unemployment benefits page.
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services Family Support Call Center has extended hours if you need to apply for or update your benefits. The center is now open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT. You can also call the center at 855-306-8959 for additional information or help.
MyPre-K COVID-19 Resource Page
MyPre-K has launched a COVID-19 resource page with helpful information for families with young children. Check out the page and the many resources they offer!
Need Help Navigating?
To reach the Department of Child Care (DCC) please use the following email addresses:
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): CCAPProviderPayments@ky.gov
- National Background Check Program: CHFSDCCNBCP@ky.gov
- Professional Development (Training): DCCPDStaff@ky.gov
- KY All-STARS: KYallstars@ky.gov
For Limited Duration Center inquires, contact the Divison of Regulated Child Care at 502-564-7962 or visit https://chfs.ky.gov/Pages/cyres.aspx.
If you need additional support, please contact 4C for Children staff and we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.